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Yankees released RHP Matt Daley.

Daley posted a 5.02 ERA in 14 1/3 innings of relief for the Yankees earlier this season. The 32-year-old right-hander will probably have to wait until November or December to find a new minor league contract. Tue, Sep 2, 2014 03:59:00 PM

The Yankees designated Daley for assignment on Sunday following his rough performance against the Rays on Saturday in which he allowed six runs (four earned) in 1 1/3 innings. The 32-year-old could still be useful to the Yankees later in the season with positive results back in Triple-A.

Daley was non-tendered by the Yankees earlier this month, but it didn't take long for the two sides to work out a new deal. The 31-year-old tossed six scoreless innings at the major league level this past season and had an excellent 2.54 ERA and 53/6 K/BB ratio over 39 innings in Triple-A.

Daley, 31, had a cup of coffee with the Yankees this past season, tossing six scoreless innings out of the bullpen. He was also every effective in the minors in his first year back from shoulder surgery, so he shouldn't have trouble latching on somewhere on a minor league deal.

Daley, a 31-year-old right-hander, is back in the big leagues for the first time since the 2011 season when he was with the Rockies. He pitched exceptionally well at the Triple-A level, posting a 2.54 ERA, 0.87 WHIP and 53/6 K/BB ratio over 39 innings. He'll likely work in a middle relief role for the Yankees.

Daley, a Queens native, was limited to just seven appearances at the big league level in 2011 due to a shoulder injury which eventually required surgery. The 29-year-old right-hander has a 4.71 ERA and 80/30 K/BB ratio over 80 1/3 innings in the majors. Barring any setbacks, he will serve as organizational depth at the Triple-A level.

Pineda was diagnosed with a partially torn ulnar collateral ligament last week, but he was holding out on a decision until he received a second opinion from Reds medical director Dr. Timothy Kremchek. Kremchek confirmed the initial diagnosis and will perform the surgery. Pineda figures to be sidelined until late in the 2018 season at the very earliest.

Yankees manager Joe Girardi said after the workout that he wants to get Warren two appearances before the postseason, so look for the 30-year-old right-hander to be activated from the disabled list by Thursday. Warren holds an impressive 2.40 ERA, 0.89 WHIP, and 53/15 K/BB ratio in 56 1/3 innings this year out of the Yankees' bullpen.